Ottawa hotels

Located in the heart of Ottawa, ARC The Hotel stands out as a model of modern elegance. The glass storefront entrance is unassuming, but leads into modish lobby of ARC The Hotel—Ottawa’s first luxury boutique accommodation.

ARC The Hotel guests are greeted with champagne and chocolates upon arrival, but this is just one of many unique touches. Guests can take advantage of the free THANN products and Frette bathrobes in their rooms, or peruse the newspaper, which is delivered daily.

Location is always a key factor when choosing a place to stay, and ARC The Hotel is perfectly placed for visitors wanting to explore the city. The Byward Market, Ottawa’s cultural hub, is within a 10-minute walk, and offers a variety of dining and nightlife options for all tastes. Some of Ottawa’s finest attractions—Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Arts Centre and the Ottawa Convention Centre—are a short stroll away.

The ARC Fitness Centre is available to guests 24 hours a day. Looking for an extra boost? Ask your concierge about the hotel’s personal training service—and don’t forget to re-energize with a tasty protein drink, available in-room or at the ARC Lounge.

Executive chef Jason Duffy is the creative mastermind behind ARC Lounge’s locally and seasonally inspired menu, which features eclectic dishes, such as Elk Ranch ribs and grilled octopus. For late night imbibers, enjoy a glass of wine by the fire or splurge on one of the celebrity-inspired cocktails.

ARC’s luxury suites (pictured) feature elegant Roman-style bathtubs and cozy king-sized beds. For a truly romantic getaway, upgrade to the “Hey You Two, Get A Room!” package (from $199) and enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast for two, valet parking and a special “aphrodisiac surprise.”

Indoor valet parking at ARC is available at $25.95 per day. Visitors can also upgrade to one of several packaged deals—such as the Canvas, Chaos, Creation package (from $159) that includes accommodations in ARC’s Majestic King Room, breakfast for two and museum tickets—and receive full valet service at no additional cost. <br />

ARC was designed by a renowned firm <a href="http://www.yabupushelberg.com/">Yabu Pushelberg</a>, which also did Toronto’s <a href=http://www.where.ca/listings/accommodations/hotel/the-hazelton-hotel/>Hazelton Hotel. Walking up into the lobby, you instantly feel the hotel’s intentional blend of sophistication and relaxation.

<a href=" http://www.where.ca/listings/accommodations/accommodation/arc-the-hotel-wh/">ARC The Hotel</a> is Ottawa’s first luxury boutique hotel. Located at 140 Slater St., in the heart of the nation’s capital, this urban oasis caters to young professionals, serenity seekers and everyone in between.

The nation’s capital offers a surprisingly high number of seductive accommodations for the discerning traveller. The most romantic hotels in Ottawa range from historic landmarks with grandeur and gravitas to modern, boutique establishments with an “aphrodisiac surprise.” Our handy guide below will ensure that your next visit in Ottawa is steamy, dreamy and swoon-worthy.

A trip to Canada’s capital doesn’t have to break the bank. Ottawa offers loads of cheap hotels, hostels and other forms of accommodations for budget travellers, or for those who would simply prefer to spend their money elsewhere (we suggest one of these amazing new restaurants). Here, we present the eight best affordable places to stay in Ottawa.

These twelve unique hotels, from icy igloos to luxury yurts, range from the strange and adventurous to the fabulously one-of-a-kind and luxurious. For travellers seeking fun, nontraditional romance, the most remote of nature retreats or get-away-from-it-all relaxation, any of these hotels will earn ultimate bragging rights back home. (more…)

Dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients fill the menu at ARC Lounge

Nestled in ARC The.Hotel, ARC Lounge is a chic gem. This downtown restaurant manages to be both sleek and cozy, and is the perfect place for a business meeting over lunch (it’s also a go-to for a romantic dinner or after-work drinks). Known for fresh and local seasonal menus that blend sophistication and creativity, this is a place that is generating increasing buzz. Head over in the morning and order the Arc French Toast — oat and cinnamon crusted cranberry focaccia with maple syrup and orange butter — for a nice wake-up call. 140 Slater St., 613-238-9998.

Is anything better than a good ghost story? Have your own to tell after you spend a night at one of these hotels known for their paranormal activity. After hearing creepy tales of murders, hangings and ghosts snuggling up to guests in bed, you’ll be thankful if things merely go bump in the night. Happy Halloween!

1. Fairmont AlgonquinSt. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick The most haunted room in the 19th-century hotel is rumoured to be no. 473, where guests report seeing a weeping bride, the ghost of a woman who apparently took her own life in the room after being left at the altar. Guests have also recounted sightings of a ghostly bellhop roaming the halls. The hotel revels in its haunted history, telling campfire ghost stories and giving ghost tours. Book it.